Explore Carolina Beach

With endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, friendly locals, and a handful of beaches that are among the best in the state, Carolina Beach has everything you need for a perfect vacation getaway. Your best bet for trendy boutiques and stylish galleries in the area is to take a trip to Sea Mountain Highway, while the freshest seafood in the state is served up by the chefs working in the restaurants along Main Street. Of course, the outdoor options in town can be found just about everywhere in look.

Here are some of the must-see attractions and activities to make time for during your trip:

- Carolina Beach Boardwalk: From a wide range of nightlife and entertainment to boutique shopping and fine restaurants, you'll find just about everything you're looking for on this main strip of town.

- Carolina Beach Amusement Park: With over 25 rides and several games for the whole family, this park is a great place to bring the kids for an afternoon.

- Go Boating: There are several local companies that offer paddleboats and lightning-quick water bikes for an adventure on the water.

- Federal Point History Center: Learn more about the different periods in the history of this community through the exhibits and audio-visual presentations at this center.

- Go to the Beach: There are miles upon miles of sandy white beaches here, but Carolina Beach and Freeman Park are two of the most popular places amongst the locals to soak up the rays.

Although Carolina Beach is famous for being a summer destination, there are still plenty of events that take place in and around the area throughout the year. Admire coins that are up to several hundred years old at the NC Azalea Festival Coin Show in April, watch some of the best jazz musicians in the world perform at the North Carolina Jazz Festival in February, or take part in the range of parties and festivities held throughout Carolina Beach during the St. Patrick's Day Festival in March.

A vacation rental is the preferred option for those staying in Carolina Beach. There are condos with high-end amenities and houses just steps from the beach that will meet the needs of your family size and vacation budget. You can even rent a home that puts you in the middle of all the great restaurants and boutique shops in the area.

Many people choose to spend their vacation exclusively in Carolina Beach, but there are a number of day-trip options if you wish to explore other parts of the region. The warm hospitality of Myrtle Beach and the big city attractions of Raleigh can both be reached within two hours by car.

$65

Weekly and nightly rates year round, no minimum stay. Save $$$ on cleaning fees!
*Leave the condo exactly as you found it, clean with linens and towels washed (or take your own).
Renovated 2013 and freshly decorated 2014 the condo has all new furniture, flooring, Sealy queen memory foam mattress, linens and towels…

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$237 / night

$237

Oceanfront, wonderful views! LINENS INCLUDED!
Oceanfront 4 bedroom 2 bath duplex. Rent one floor or entire house each floor sleeps 10. Great views from upstairs deck and right next to public beach access. Each unit has full kitchen, washer dryer. Outside shower and yard with grill. Each unit has deck with outside …

Location was excellent!

Left on Aug 03, 2014 for a stay in July 2014

We liked Sea Chant! It was roomy and clean. The location was fabulous! The water pressure was very poor. It would have been very cramped if the downstairs was rented for the whole week. Also, the yard is not really a place to spend time. Lots of sand spurs. I can't say I wouldn't rent Sea Chant again, but I would ask more questions!

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$173 / night

$173

Oceanfront and family friendly Tiki Bar right next door! LINENS INCLUDED!
Enjoy your morning coffee while watching the sunrise. This 2 bedroom 2 bath condo is ocean front with a private beach access and grilling area. Close to all local amenities.
Additional amenities include: sofabed, disposal, rent to family or …

Property Management company must work on customer relations

Left on Sep 12, 2013 for a stay in July 2013

I was initially provided a confirmation email with the wrong rental unit information, although in the same building. An updated confirmation email was sent to me after I began traveling. Instead of ensuring that I was provided correct information and settled in ok, the property management company was more concerned that I vacate the unit prior to the unit's owners arriving for their vacation.

$135

Perfect Vacation Condo in the Oceanfront Sand Pebbles Complex, the best maintained complex on the beach; no street to cross.
This is definitely the perfect place for a single, couple, small family. We have 2 bedrooms & 2 baths, deck with ocean & pool views. 3 blocks from the Lake at Carolina Beach. We …

Absolutely fantastic, highly recommended

Left on May 30, 2014 for a stay in May 2014

This condo offers everything and more from the description. Private access to a beautiful beach that doesn't get over crowded and two private pools in the complex as well. The condo is well equipped, including washer and dryer and presented clean and well. Carolina Beach is a great place, great restaurants and shops. I would highly recommend you stay here, look no further book now, you won't …

Great Beach Bungalow

Left on Aug 27, 2013 for a stay in August 2013

Our family gathered in Wilmington for a mini-reunion, and loved staying at this beach house. It is located across the street from the beach with direct public access. We appreciated the owner's flexibility to rent to us for only a weekend, as other properties only rent for the week, with a Saturday start, which would not have worked for us. The house was large enough to sleep 8 as described, …

Great Condo in perfect location

Left on Sep 02, 2014 for a stay in August 2014

We just stayed in this condo over Labor Day and had a great time. The condo is really nice and clean and the view is just spectacular. The deck is covered and shaded in the afternoon, so that you can actually sit outside the whole day if you want. One of the pools and the private beach access are directly next to the condo - couldn't have been more convenient.

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$230 / night

$230

Dancing Oaks is located just a 4- 6 minute walk from the front door until your feet are in the sand. It's located just a few houses from the heart of the Carolina Beach fun! You can park at Dancing Oaks and walk to the Boardwalk for donuts, the arcade, and many other restaurants. Thursday night fireworks are visible …

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$138 / night

$138

Spectacular Oceanfront, Non-Smoking, two bedrooms, two bath condo in Carolina Beach. The beach and ocean is right outside your steps in this complex!
FREE High Speed Wireless Internet!
This is a beautifully decorated unit with new appliances and new living room sofa. Previous guests rave at the beautiful and …

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$105 / night

$105

N O N S M O K I N G U N I T strictly enforced. Property is non smoking, no smoking on decks, pool area or private boardwalk over marsh.. smoking allowed on beach and marina area ONLY. The resort area in general is NON SMOKING...
NO PETS sorry not our policy. policy of HOA. pets on property subject owners to …

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$125 / night

$125

Our Carolina Beach Condo is located in the heart of it all. The ocean is directly across the street with the beach access just steps away and Carolina Beach Lake is located right behind our condo. Whether you are on the front deck eating lunch or swinging in the swing or the back deck enjoying your morning coffee or…

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$150 / night

$150

Just so you know you're at the right place. This Beautifully Decorated Condo is on one of the best locations on the beach. Just steps away from one of the most popular resturants and tiki grills and in high summer they have live intertaintment. Dunes 1 unit 3b offers much privacy to it's guest. Imagine sipping your …

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$125 / night

$125

Perfectly situated Pet-Free and Smoke-Free suite in an Oceanfront Complex on South end of Carolina Beach, the Sand Pebbles complex is ocean-front and 4 blocks South of the Lake and 6 blocks South of downtown Carolina Beach.
The Town of Carolina Beach sponsors a Carnival Memorial Day to Labor Day, free movies by the…

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$300 / night

$300

Traditional Beach house on stilts. Plenty of driveway parking. Level one has kitchen open to living room. Two sliding doors open to furnished deck. Level one has one queen bedroom and one full bedroom. Full bath with tub. Upstairs has washer and dryer. King bedroom and bedroom with 3 single beds.Room with 3 single …

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$80 / night

$80

Listen to the waves, slip out of your master bedroom in the morning and watch the sunrise over the ocean then sit on the back balcony in the evening and watch the sunset over the canal as the boats come in. Beautiful Carolina Beach is just a walk across the street. Queen in master and family room (pullout) and two …

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$75 / night

$75

Clean and Breezy describes this property. The air conditioning is central and cool!
Come enjoy our tropical oasis. When you have come off the beach return to the tranquil setting. The large partially shaded yard and the salt water pool is the perfect place to relax after a long day at the beach.
The rental …

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$250 / night

$250

This is one of the few oceanfront beach houses in Carolina Beach! Concrete covers the area under the house with plenty of room for parking by those staying the week with no concern of shared parking with other units. Four large bedrooms with full size closets and dressers provide an enormous amount of living space to …

It was a great vacation!

Left on May 09, 2011 for a stay in August 2010

We had a great stay in Carolina Beach. The condo we rented from Richard Trubia was wonderful! It was clean and had everything we needed. The location is great and the beach was beautiful. You can walk to many restaurants and attractions.

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$99 / night

$99

Spectacular non smoking beach house. Highly desirable location. Located two blocks from the main beach access (the boardwalk) and one block from all restaurants. House is 2 bedrooms and 2 bath which includes 2 queen beds.
This house has a huge yard and tons of parking. We have a rinse-off area on the back deck. …

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$96 / night

$96

Ocean side (literally feet from the ocean) this foreplex sits on a beach access. Our unit sleeps 8, queen bed in master, twins in the other 2 bedrooms, and a sofa bed in the living area. Covered parking for two cars, plus two unassigned visitor parking spaces. Central heat and air, washer and dryer, microwave, 2 color…

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$110 / night

$110

Summer 2015 is booking now!
Reserve your week for 2015 now! Weeks are booking fast!
Lovely 3 bedroom 2 Bath Condo on the 4th floor. Enjoy your vacation in this newly remodeled condo!
King in the Master, 2nd bedroom has a Queen, 2 twins are in the third bedroom, Living Room Couch is a Queen Sleeper Sofa…

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$300 / night

$300

This 2005 built luxury ocean view home is fully furnished and was freshly updated in 2014.
Our beautifully decorated home, CASA BELLA, is located across the street from Carolina Beach with direct beach access just steps away. There are 6 bedrooms and 4 baths. The gourmet kitchen has granite counter tops, stainless …

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$135 / night

$135

Beautiful Ocean front 3rd floor south end unit, 2 bedroom, 2 full baths, best view on island. You can see all the way to Kure Beach! Sunbathe from open balcony overlooking ocean or relax on back balcony facing harbor. See sunrise from your private balcony. Wonderfully maintained apartment that is beautifully decorated…

About Carolina Beach

With endless opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, friendly locals, and a handful of beaches that are among the best in the state, Carolina Beach has everything you need for a perfect vacation getaway. Your best bet for trendy boutiques and stylish galleries in the area is to take a trip to Sea Mountain Highway, while the freshest seafood in the state is served up by the chefs working in the restaurants along Main Street. Of course, the outdoor options in town can be found just about everywhere in look.

Here are some of the must-see attractions and activities to make time for during your trip:

- Carolina Beach Boardwalk: From a wide range of nightlife and entertainment to boutique shopping and fine restaurants, you'll find just about everything you're looking for on this main strip of town.

- Carolina Beach Amusement Park: With over 25 rides and several games for the whole family, this park is a great place to bring the kids for an afternoon.

- Go Boating: There are several local companies that offer paddleboats and lightning-quick water bikes for an adventure on the water.

- Federal Point History Center: Learn more about the different periods in the history of this community through the exhibits and audio-visual presentations at this center.

- Go to the Beach: There are miles upon miles of sandy white beaches here, but Carolina Beach and Freeman Park are two of the most popular places amongst the locals to soak up the rays.

Although Carolina Beach is famous for being a summer destination, there are still plenty of events that take place in and around the area throughout the year. Admire coins that are up to several hundred years old at the NC Azalea Festival Coin Show in April, watch some of the best jazz musicians in the world perform at the North Carolina Jazz Festival in February, or take part in the range of parties and festivities held throughout Carolina Beach during the St. Patrick's Day Festival in March.

A vacation rental is the preferred option for those staying in Carolina Beach. There are condos with high-end amenities and houses just steps from the beach that will meet the needs of your family size and vacation budget. You can even rent a home that puts you in the middle of all the great restaurants and boutique shops in the area.

Many people choose to spend their vacation exclusively in Carolina Beach, but there are a number of day-trip options if you wish to explore other parts of the region. The warm hospitality of Myrtle Beach and the big city attractions of Raleigh can both be reached within two hours by car.

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